Independent Enquirer

Identify questions to answer and problems to solve. (IE1) Plan and carry out research, appreciating the consequences of decisions. (IE2) Explore issues, events or problems from different perspectives. (IE3) Analyse and evaluate information, judging its relevance and value (IE4) Consider the influence of circumstances, beliefs and feelings on decisions and events (IE5) Support conclusions using reasoned arguments and evidence (IE6)

KWLH Enquiry Grid What do I Know? Would like to know? What have I Learned? How did I learn it? Questions that I still have…

Double Bubble Think of an issue, event or problem you wish to investigate from different perspectives. Decide on perspective A and perspective B. Complete each bubble by noting down thoughts, feelings, emotions from that perspective. As the arrows move further away from the centre, the greater the contrast there is between the two perspectives in terms of emotions, thoughts and feelings that are being noted down.

PNI All the positive points in the ‘P’ section. All the minus/negative points in the ‘N’ section All interesting points in the ‘I ‘ Section Complete the PNI from different perspectives.

Enquiry Verbs InvestigateLearnExplain DetectVerifyDisprove AscertainProvehypothesise DetermineCorroborateTest EstablishSubstantiateValidate

QuADS Grid QuestionAnswerDetailsSource Start with a question Research some possible answers Summarise any information discovered Provide accurate details of research sources

P E E L Remember to PEE!! POINT : State the point clearly, bluntly and briefly EVIDENCE: put a fact (or facts) to prove what you are saying. EXPLANATION : explain how what you are saying answers the question you have been asked or supports the conclusion you have reached LINK : If you are writing a number of paragraphs, remember to include a link

Set up an ENQUIRY. STAGE 1 Start with a question e.g. What would happen if…? Which was the most important…? STAGE 2 Suggest an answer even if you aren't sure. This is your initial answer or your hypothesis. It can be based on what you about the topic or simply what you think is the most likely answer to the question. STAGE 3 Carry out the investigation to discover the answer to your question. STAGE 4 Revise your initial answer or hypothesis taking into account everything that you have found out during your investigation.

Internet Checklist (When carrying out an investigation using the internet, answer these questions to help judge the reliability of the information) WHERE did the author get the information from? Do they give their sources of information? Where else did you hear about this site? WHO is the author providing the information? Is it to inform, persuade, explain? WHEN was the information created or updated? Does it include recent information? WHO is the author or the person providing the information? Does the author list his/her occupation, experience, education or other credentials? WHAT information is contained on the website? How does this new information compare with what you already know? How does it change what you know? How in depth is the information? How true do you think the information is?